Sateliot Successfully Launches 5G-IoT LEO Satellite

Sateliot, based out of Barcelona and the first company to operate a low-Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellite constellation with 5G-IoT standard, has launched the first-ever 5G standard LEO satellite, named Sateliot_0 “The GroundBreaker”. The goal is to democratize access to the Internet of Things (IoT) worldwide, and the satellite will work as a cell tower from space.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Carried The GroundBreaker

After three failed attempts due to weather conditions, the launch occurred on April 18 at 11:47 pm Pacific Time aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg US Space Force Base in California.

First of the 250 LEO Satellite Constellation to be Launched

The GroundBreaker is the first of a 250 LEO satellite constellation that will allow users to seamlessly switch from a terrestrial to a non-terrestrial 5G network. This technology will not require any extra hardware, such as antennas or modems, and will allow users to keep using their current sim cards and mobile operators.

This has been possible due to the standard roaming agreements carried out by Sateliot. These satellites will work as cell towers from space, and the company hopes to ease the way to massive IoT adoption worldwide with this technology.

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The GroundBreaker

The GroundBreaker is a 22 lbs satellite that can cover an area three times as big as Texas, and it takes approximately 90 minutes to complete a full Earth orbit. The satellite has an onboard module that allows direct NB-IoT connection for any 5G device upgraded Rel 17 NTN, meaning that a single satellite can provide global coverage and retrieve key information from the surface for commercial usage, impacting the efficiency of hundreds of industries.